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2023 is a unique opportunity for Nigerians to get rid of the old and make a place for the new - Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin

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The Lagos state house of assembly candidate for Labour party in Kosofe constituency 2, Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin has sent out a heart warming new year message to Nigerians and especially the residents of Kosofe in Lagos. In his special message of hope, the social scientist said that the year 2023 with it's attendant unique astronomical and numerological number of 7, which depicts perfection has clearly shown that the coming 2023 election is destined to be a year of greatness and renewed opportunity for all Nigerians. Furthermore, he reiterated his regular plea to all Nigerians to set aside both ethnic and religious emotions and sentiments by voting in the right leaders that will selflessly steer the ship of the nation in the right direction at all levels. In addition, he went further went ahead to state that he is happy with the renewed level of reawakening of Nigerians, which is being led especially by the youths who were hitherto unbothered and concerned about governance in th...

Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. - Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin

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Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin, the Kosofe constituency 2 assembly candidate of labour party in Lagos has adviced Nigerians and especially the residents of Kosofe to vote wisely in the upcoming general elections. The politician said in a statement on Friday Evening that it is about time that Nigerians do away with the regular saying that they are not interested in politics, he opined that their not being interested in politics will not deter politicians from being interested in them and the things that affect their life and wellbeing  Furthermore, he said said that politicians have over the years used the tactics that politics is a dirty game to discourage people that might ordinarily be interested in politics from participating in it. He said that top politicians claim that politics is a dirty game but are constantly infusing their wife's, children and relatives into political leadership. Consequently, Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin said that the power to change things resides in the ...

Voting is not only your right, it is your power -Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin

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Nigerians have been urged to use the power that has been embedded in them to change the narrative of the country. This call came from the Lagos state house of assembly candidate in Kosofe constituency 2, hon okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin.  The politician who said that having gone through the electoral tutelage of both the All progressive Congress and People's democratic party, by contesting for both councillorship and house of assembly in the past, is of the opinion that the lackadaisical attitude of Nigerians towards governance needs to change. In furtherance to this, the politician cum social media influencer said that over the years Nigerians seem to have abandoned their rights and power to demand and choose for themselves good, competent and veritable leaders and rather prefering  to allow the worst amongst them to lead them. He however said that he won't put too much blame on them especially as the electoral process has been fraudulently tilted in a manner that seem like their...

I am in court to reclaim my stolen mandate - Hon Olapeju Kafilat Fasasi

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The Lagos state house of assembly candidate for Kosofe constituency 1 for Labour party, Hon Olapeju Kafilat Fasasi has urged all residents of Kosofe and especially her teaming supporters to keep the hope alive as she is in court to reclaim her stolen mandate. In a statement released on Wednesday she assured them that victory is very much certain by Gods grace and the law court which is the last hope of people will ensure that the principle of equity, fairness and justice is applied in her case. Furthermore, Hon Olapeju Kafilat Fasasi also retirated that her belief is based on the resently signed electoral act 2022, that says that the only condition that an INEC declared candidate of a political party can be substituted is if he or she voluntarily resigns or dies, non of which has transpired. Finally, entrepreneur and graduate of Lagos State University Ojo, said that she has decided to take on this posture to ensure that the full weight of the law and justice is effected to put a perman...

According to the electoral act 2022, I am still Labour party candidate for Kosofe constituency 1 - Hon Olapeju Kafilat Fasasi

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Hon Olapeju Kafilat Fasasi has reiterated that she is still the candidate of Labour party in Kosofe constituency 1 based on the electoral act signed into law by president Muhammad Buhari in February of this year. The politician stated in an interview that the fraudulent act of forging and illegally removing candidates name should be a thing of the past in Nigeria. The entrepreneur and avid politician who had earlier contested as a councilor under the same labour party in Kosofe in 2017, said that the electoral act clearly states that as long as INEC released her name as the genuine candidate of the party the only condition for replacement is if she voluntarily withdraws or dies, none of which has happened. Furthermore, she urged the party leadership, led by his excellency Mr Peter Obi to correct this anomaly in the interest of equity, fairness and justice, for the overall good of the party.

Elections should not be a do or die affair- Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin

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The Lagos state assembly candidate for Labour party in Kosofe constituency 2 , Hon Okufuwa Samad has called on all candidates for different positions in the race towards the 2023 general election not to view the contest as a do-or-die affair. The sociologist and social media influencer while addressing newsmen also made a call to all Nigerians to get actively involved and participate in election matters as it is the only way the country can produce good and competent leaders. Subsequently, in his address he pointed out that the next general elections in the country will be very crucial for the growth or otherwise of the nation and said that if we fail to elect leaders that will focus on growth and development of the citizens, he expressed his fears that it might be disastrous for all. Finally, he ended his address by advicing all Nigerians and especially the religious leaders to be bold to speak the truth to power as in his word it is the only way we can nib the downward trend in the c...

Don’t wait till last day before collecting your PVC – Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin advises Nigerians

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The authentic candidate for Labour party in Kosofe constituency 2 Lagos State has advised registered voters in the Kosofe not to wait till the last day before proceeeding to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin, gave the advice in an interview on Friday, he said that the collection of the PVCs for registered voters in Kosofe has commenced and encouraged everyone to go and collect his or her card at the INEC office. He said that the collection for those who newly registered in 2022 or applied for a transfer, and replacement of their cards started on Monday, while collection for old PVCs started since. Hon Okufuwa Samad Oluwatoyin also admonished all residents of Kosofe to get involved in the electoral system by asking questions and intensify their demand for good governance. He further said that the power to reshape Nigeria is now in their hands with the new electoral process and introduction of BVAS machines which has inevitably eroded the evil of ri...